Finding the Third Proportional to 569,592 and 1,212,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,592 and 1,212,804 is: 2,582,363.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,592 : 1,212,804 = 1,212,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,592/1,212,804 = 1,212,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,592x = 1,212,804 × 1,212,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,592x = 1,470,893,542,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,470,893,542,416/569,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,582,363.42
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